SEND Support Assistant

Vetro Recruitment; Wallasey; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 16,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Free training opportunities

Golden Ticket draw £500

Holiday pay

Contributed pension

Online registration with enhanced DBS

Job summary

Vetro Recruitment is seeking a SEND Support Assistant to join a school on the Wirral, Merseyside. The role offers a supportive team, a safe and inclusive learning environment, and opportunities to develop skills through paid training and DBS processing.

The position is full-time and temporary, with weekly wages and a focus on helping pupils with a range of learning needs to thrive academically and socially.

Qualifications

• GCSEs (or equivalent) in Maths and English.
• Experience supporting children or young people in a school, SEND, or similar setting.
• Willingness to obtain Enhanced DBS Check.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with additional learning needs using practical strategies to access the curriculum.
• Build positive relationships to encourage engagement, independence and confidence in school.
• Collaborate with teachers and pastoral staff to implement support plans and monitor progress.

Skills

Communication

Education

GCSEs in Maths and English

Level 2/NVQ Level 2 desirable

Job description

Job Title: SEND Support Assistant

Location: Wirral, Merseyside

Employment Type: Full-time, Temporary

Job Description

Vetro are recruiting a SEND Support Assistant to join a supportive, forward-thinking school setting on the Wirral. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful impact by helping pupils with special educational needs to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. Working as part of an experienced team, you will play a key role in creating a safe, structured, and inclusive learning environment.

As well as across the Wirral, Vetro has a range of other job opportunities available across Liverpool and Cheshire, in a variety of settings.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting pupils with a range of additional learning needs, helping them access the curriculum through tailored, practical strategies
• Building positive, trusted relationships to encourage engagement, independence, and confidence in the classroom and around school
• Working collaboratively with teachers and pastoral staff to implement support plans, monitor progress, and contribute to positive outcomes

Requirements & Qualifications

• GCSEs (or equivalent) in Maths and English (a Level 2 / NVQ Level 2 qualification is desirable)
• Experience supporting children or young people in a school, SEND, or similar care/education setting
• Enhanced DBS Check (or willingness to obtain one as part of safer recruitment requirements)

Why Join Us?

• Competitive pay with weekly wages and no payroll charges
• Support from an education-led consultant with a personal approach
• Free training opportunities to enhance your skills
• Entry into our Golden Ticket draw to win £500
• 24-hour online registration with enhanced DBS check
• Holiday pay (weekly or in a holiday pot)
• Contributed pension scheme

Vetro Recruitment acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Vetro is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merit alone.